[Al_Barrs]

I am looking a a RTM Thunder .45CL / .410 with a 9mm sleeve single-shot derringer for Squirrel control around my barn. Can anyone tell me what RTM stands for and who the manufacturer was/is. Anyone know when they were made? Thanks...

[Elmer]

Don't think that one would be a good choice. A .22 pistol or maybe a .38 with shot loads would be easier to hit them with.

[chevrofreak]

We certainly aren't answering his question, but I do think a Ruger MKII with a red dot sight would be great for squirrel "control"

Making stew? :scrutiny:

[Pointman]

I don't mean to be a bore but if it's like the one I just found on Guns America (http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976298508.htm) you can buy a Ruger 22/45, a S&W Model 10, S&W Model 64, Taurus, Rossi or Uberti .22/.38/.357/.45C for that or a few dollars more.

After some digging found no other references to this piece, to me, that means RUN AWAY.

Only my $0.02

[AechKay]

I have to be the first to quote it.

"I smell varmint poontang, and the only good varmint poontang
is dead varmint poontang" - Caddyshack

Why do you have to kill them? Just find a bigger animal to do your dirty work, like a rhino or something. *shrugs*

Seriousally though, I would think a simple airsoft or bb gun could get the job done.

Thanks,

AechKay

[Mal H]

AechKay - I don't quite understand how the quote fits in with the current conversation. You do know what poontang is, right?

BB guns aren't desirable since they usually end up wounding a squirrel, maybe it'll die, maybe it won't.

The humane method is a .22 or larger. A cheapo .22 rifle (Ruger 10/22, Marlin 60, single shot bolt, etc.) is the accepted method for farmers around here. A .410 can sometimes do more damage to the barn than the squirrels.

A .22 rifle will be roughly the same price as that RTM thing (the one on GunsAmerica?) and will be far more useful (and far more comfortable than shooting a .410 from a handgun) in the long run.

[SiG Lady]

I agree with the .22LR concept--particularly the rifle. Also not too noisy or expensive. Doubtless quite effective.

[Polishrifleman]

Al, I believe the item that you are looking at is manufactured by MIL Inc. out of Piney Flats, Tn. previously Holston Enterprises Inc., the 9mm insert was available prior to 1998, I don't know if they produced the Derringer model or not. I can't tell you what the RTM stands for but that should get you started. Good luck but I would stick with a rifle :D

[MechAg94]

Last time I saw someone try to use .22 shot ammo in a Ruger, it would not cycle or feed right. If you need to use shot ammo, find a revolver.

[22luvr]

My Winchester model 59 is about 75 years old but still does varmint control around my property.

You can get an inexpensive .22 rifle new for a little over $100 and it is death on squirrels.

Mine, with notch sights and hollow points, is extremely precise out to as far as my feeble eyes can see.